
3DPC – the international platform for Additive Manufacturing and Advanced Technologies.
Discovering groundbreaking innovations, connecting pioneers worldwide and opening up new perspectives on the future of making.
A decade of visionary ideas, groundbreaking technologies, and people pushing the boundaries of what's possible.
In 2025, the 3D Pioneers Challenge celebrated its 10th anniversary. Ten years of recognizing outstanding innovations, inspiring new ideas, and building connections across industries and borders.
A look at the pioneers and their projects that have shaped the future of making.

Explore 10 Years of 3DPC in the Archive
Pushing Boundaries - Pioneers of Advanced Technologies
A decade of pioneering technological innovation, captured in one book.
Explore more insight information, used materials and the range of technologies.
Extraordinary projects, international expert perspectives, and inspiring insights reveal how Additive Manufacturing and Advanced Technologies are transforming our world – with an outlook to 2035 and beyond.
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Innovation thrives on exchange.
Whether talks, panel discussions, networking events, or workshops – together, we create inspiring event formats exploring Advanced Technologies, Design, and the future of making.
Through our international network, we bring together people, ideas, and perspectives.
Interested? Get in touch – and let's create an inspiring event together!

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... are its founders, Simone and Christoph Völcker. Driven by their passion for design, innovation, and emerging technologies, since 1998 they connect people and disciplines, explore future-shaping developments, and create opportunities for new ideas and collaborations.
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Under the motto "Innovative & Profitable - The Future of Additive Manufacturing", rapid.tech 3D focuesed on practical applications, innovative technologies and forward-looking AM trends. Special 10 years 3D Pioneers Challenge event, including exhibition, panel discussion and awarding Pioneers of the Decades!
Pre-Launch of "The book", exhibition and talk about 10 years 3D Pioneers Challenge whilst the MGA Annual Meeting + Women in AM Summit. MGA, the network for industrial AM in medical and mobility sector.
Publication at International Frankfurter Buchmesse, October 2025
3DPC book launch, at Siemens, get together and presentation of the book to the AM and 3DPC community at Formnext. Meet the editors and co-authors.
Together, AED and the 3D Pioneers Challenge brought international perspectives and visionary projects to Stuttgart, exploring the intersection of digital fabrication, sustainable architecture, and advanced technologies. Inspiring talks by Arthur Mamou-Mani and Ekin Sıla Şahin, followed by a panel discussion and networking, offered fresh perspectives on the Future of Making.



